Sania Mirza receives prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award from President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday August 29,2015

 

Sania Mirza on Saturday August 29,2015 received the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award from President Pranab Mukerjee on the occasion of National Sports Day at the the Rastrapati Bhavan.

Sania Mirza became the second tennis player after legendary Leander Paes to have accorded with the highest sports award in India.

The Khel Ratna carries a prize money of Rs. 7.5 lakh along with a citation.

Sania Mirza beat competition from squash player Deepika Pallikal, discus thrower Vikas Gowda, track and field star Tintu Luka, rising shuttler P.V. Sindhu, and hockey captain Sardar Singh for the coveted honour.

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Sania Mirza had previously won the Arjuna award in 2004 and was bestowed the Padma Shri in 2006